Gillian Lowndes' experimental collaged works often incorporate found objects, like the cup in this sculpture. The elements of this piece have been fired to the brink of destruction, and the result seems almost like an archaeological find, tenuously held together by the interwoven pieces of metal.
Physical description
Irregular stack of grey-white slabs with a yellow and white handbuilt form and part of a yellow cup (found object) on the top.
One of a volume of thirty folios depicting castes, occupations, methods of cultivation and procession scenes.
1. A Tamil Sonarta Brahmin; the man carrying a palm-leaf manuscript, the woman a waterpot.
2. A Tamil Iyengar Brahmin.
3. A couple, possibly fan-makers, each holding a fan.
Place of Origin
Great Britain, UK (made)
Thanjavur, India (made)
Date
1986 (made)
ca. 1830 (made)
Artist/maker
Lowndes, Gillian (maker)
Unknown (maker)
Materials and Techniques
Hand-built stoneware, painted with mottled yellow and white, with metal elements
Marks and inscriptions
Inscribed in :
1. Tamil, ink
2. Tamil , ink
3. Modi , ink
Dimensions
Depth: 23.30 cm, Height: 18.00 cm, Height: 39.5 cm, Width: 58.5 cm
Object history note
Acquisition details: CC (solo exhibition, 1986)
From a volume containing thirty folios depicting castes, occupations, methods of cultivation and processions. Bought from Mr. G. Goolden who had it from his late cousin Richard Goolden. RP 87/672
Descriptive line
Cup on base by Gillian Lowndes; stoneware; British; ca.1986.
Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no)
Watson, Oliver. British Studio Pottery. Oxford: Phaidon; Christie's Limited; in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 1990. ISBN 0 7 148 8067 1
Company Paintings by Mildred Archer. V&A 1992, pps. 59-65
Materials
Paper; Stoneware; Gouache; Water-colour
Techniques
Painting
Subjects depicted
Cup
Categories
Studio Ceramics
Collection code
CER
